Nell leads Pumas against Lions

Pumas centre Ryan Nell has taken over the captaincy for their Currie Cup clash against the Golden Lions in Nelspruit on Friday. 

Griquas tweak pack for Sharks

Griquas coach Peter Engledow has made three changes to his starting XV to face the Sharks in Kimberley on Saturday.

Kotze loaned to Ospreys

Bulls centre Johnny Kotze will join the Ospreys on a three-month contract at the end of the Currie Cup season.

World Rugby approves revised TMO trial

A revised TMO protocol will be trialled during the tier-one Test matches in November with the aim of leaving greater decision-making responsibility with the on-field officials.

Specman’s Bulls move confirmed

Blitzboks star Rosko Specman has officially joined the Bulls on a two-year contract until the end of the 2020 season.

Gardner to ref Boks vs England

Angus Gardner will take charge of the Springboks’ end-of-year-tour opener against England at Twickenham on 3 November.

Du Preez boost for Sharks, Boks

Springbok and Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez has returned to training and will be available for the Currie Cup playoffs, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Brits heading back to the Cape?

Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has been linked with a return to the Stormers.

Another injury blow for Velleman

Flank CJ Velleman is one of three players who suffered injuries in the Kings’ loss to Treviso last weekend.

Human happy with Papier’s progress

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human is delighted to have Bok scrumhalf Embrose Papier back in his squad ahead of the clash with Western Province on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.